CD-ROM Tips

What if your CD-ROM door doesn't open? Most CD-ROM's have a tiny pin hole on the front close by the door. You take a paper clip and bend it and stick it in the hole. If it opens your good to go. Sometimes the doors stick after a CD is inside they usually don't stick when empty. If you can't get the door open you have two options one take it in for servicing or replace it. CD-ROM's don't cost a lot so you could save money by just replacing it yourself.

What if your CD-ROM door gets knocked a jar? This is a tricky one sometimes you can take it apart and re-align it but many times its broken and needs to be replaced. You can take it into a service center and they can try and re-align it. Doors can be knocked ajar if we leave it open and somebody bumps it. So be careful and always close the door don't leave it sitting open.

What if a CD shatters inside the drive? Many times when it shatters the door can get stuck so you can try the paper clip trick. If not you may just need to take it apart or into service to remove the broken CD. CD's are known to sometimes not sit in the tray correctly anditr will jam and the door will not open. A technician can take them apart if you can't. If the CD inside is of value he can try to salvage it for you.

What if your favorite CD is scratched to the point it will not work? There is a product that can restore the CD somewhat so it is playable again. Its not 100% so if you use a CD all the time make a copy of it in case this very thing happens. Clean your CD's and handle them with care. If you purchase a CD and its scratched or not playable out of the box return it at once.

What if your favorite music CD spins but you cannot hear it? Well make sure your sound is functioning normally. Also, make sure your CD volume is not muted in your sound control properties. If that still does not work try it in another source and see if it plays. If it does check to make sure your audio cable on your CD-ROM is connected properly. Very unlikely that it will become loose on its own. Make sure you check out all your sound properties. Also make sure you have sound in CD games.

These are just some quick tips for maintaining your CD-ROM.

I hope this info is helpful.

Tim